WWE: Babyface Turn Reportedly Being Discussed for Trick Williams, Men’s Elimination Chamber Competitors Promo Segment Set for 2/27 WWE SmackDown Show, WWE Announces 11 New RAW & SmackDown Shows Dates

Babyface Turn Reportedly Being Discussed for Trick Williams

Trick Williams was officially called up from WWE’s NXT brand to the main roster this past December and joined the SmackDown brand this past January.

WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that WWE officials have held recent internal discussions about the idea of turning Williams babyface.

It was reported that these talks are a result of the positive crowd reactions that Williams has garnered on shows since his arrival to WWE’s main roster.

Williams has been portraying a heel role since May of 2025.

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Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, LA Knight, & Jey Uso Promo Segment Announced for Feb. 27th WWE SmackDown Show

WWE announced one new segment for the card of this Friday’s WWE SmackDown show at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

This new segment announced was an in-ring promo segment featuring Men’s Elimination Chamber competitors Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, LA Knight, and Jey Uso.

WWE’s official website:

One night before battling inside the Elimination Chamber for the opportunity to challenge Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Jey Uso, LA Knight and Trick Williams will stand in the ring together on SmackDown.

Don’t miss all the action of SmackDown, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

Current card for February 27th WWE SmackDown show:

• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – The Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend & Nia Jax) vs. Rhiyo (Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY) (c)
• Jordynne Grace vs. Candice LeRae
• Uncle Howdy vs. Solo Sikoa
• Oba Femi vs. The Miz
• 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber competitors Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, LA Knight, & Jey Uso to speak

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WWE Announces 11 New RAW & SmackDown Shows Dates

WWE announced eleven new dates for their RAW and SmackDown shows for this April, May, and June.

In regards to splits, five of the new shows are for RAW and six are for SmackDown.

It was announced that tickets for these upcoming shows will officially go on sale starting on March 5th for the pre-sale and March 6th for the general public.

Official press release:

WWE® ANNOUNCES 11 NEW DATES FOR RAW AND SMACKDOWN

Tickets On Sale Friday, March 6 at 10am Local in Each Market

Presale Access Begins Thursday, March 5 at 10am Local

February 26, 2026 – WWE today announced eleven new dates for Raw and SmackDown in 2026. Tickets for each live event will go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10am local.

Fans can purchase individual event tickets during an exclusive presale starting Thursday, March 5 at 10am local. Fans can register to be the first to receive exclusive presale information by visiting: https://www.wwe.com/new-events-presale-registration.

Friday, April 24
Fort Worth, Texas
SmackDown
Dickies Arena

Monday, April 27
Laredo, Texas
RAW
Sames Auto Arena

Friday, May 1
Tulsa, Oklahoma
SmackDown
BOK Center

Monday, May 4
Omaha, Nebraska
RAW
CHI Health Center

Friday, May 8
Jacksonville, Florida
SmackDown
Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena

Monday, May 11
Knoxville, Tennessee
RAW
Thompson-Boling Arena

Friday, May 15
Columbia, South Carolina
SmackDown
Colonial Life Arena

Monday, May 18
Greensboro, North Carolina
RAW
First Horizon Coliseum

Friday, May 22
Lexington, Kentucky
SmackDown
Rupp Arena

Monday, June 15
Baltimore, Maryland
RAW
CFG Bank Arena

Friday, June 19
Kansas City, Missouri
SmackDown
T-Mobile Center